DEDICATED TO THE MARCHING ARTS ACTIVITIES SINCE 1962
JIM ZIKA/ROSETTES PERFORMANCE/MARCHING SCHOLARSHIP
The North Star Circuit maintains a scholarship fund for those individuals who wish to participate
in a summer color guard/marching activity and plan on giving back to the circuit. Scholarships
awarded this year are for $500 or at least $250. Funds for the scholarship are made available
through the Premiere Show, which is the first scheduled show of the season as well as
donations. The Circuit wishes to thank the family of Jim Zika/Rosettes for their continued
support in funding a Marching Scholarship.
North Star Circuit will accept Scholarship Applications from any unit member (marching or
support personnel) who is at least a high school senior on or before the date set for the
Championship Show of the current season. Applicants must have participated in the current
year’s Premiere Show as a member of a unit that holds membership with the Circuit. The
applicant must have definite further plans to participate in a marching activity that will take place
in the same calendar year as the award.
Applicants must submit a COMPLETE application to be considered for a scholarship. Late or
incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration. A complete application includes:
• Completed Personal and Family Information Form
• Completed Work History Form
• Completed Essay Questions
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Application must be signed
All applications will be reviewed by members of the Executive Board of the North Star Circuit for
the sole purpose of awarding the North Star Circuit Marching Scholarship. All information will
remain confidential. Please keep a copy of all materials submitted. The following criteria will be
used to determine scholarship winner(s): Letters of Recommendations, Answer to Essay
Questions and Financial Need. Applicants must also participate in the 2017 Solo and Ensemble
competition.
Scholarship winner(s) will be announced at the Championship Show. The Marching
Scholarships monies will be paid upon receipt of the name, address, and phone number of the
Director of the Performance/Marching Unit, with signature of director and verification of unit
membership. Scholarship winners are not eligible to apply for the same scholarship a second
time.
Applications will be accepted by the Contest Director or at the Souvenir table throughout the
season up to, but not later than the Coon Rapids show. If mailed, applications must be
postmarked by MARCH 4, 2017.
Applications may be mailed to: North Star Circuit P.O. Box 44607 Eden Prairie, MN 55344
NORTH STAR COLOR GUARD CIRCUIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION—Pg 1 of 4
JIM ZIKA/ROSETTES PERFORMANCE/MARCHING SCHOLARSHIP
Personal and Family Information
Personal Information
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Phone:
Birth date:
Family Information:
Father’s/Guardian’s name:
Occupation:
Mother’s/Guardian’s name:
Occupation:
Financial Information:
How do you plan to finance your marching experience? (In percentages):
WORK: PARENTS:
SAVINGS: OTHER:
(Please specify)
Have you or do you intend to apply for other forms of financial aid?
If so, how much?
Total number of dependent family members:
Total number of dependents attending post high school education or marching:
Total adjusted gross income of family:
NORTH STAR COLOR GUARD CIRCUIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION—Pg 2 of 4
JIM ZIKA/ROSETTES PERFORMANCE/MARCHING SCHOLARSHIP
Performance/Marching Plans
Current winter guard affiliation:
Number of years you have been involved in winter color guard:
Name of corps or unit you are planning on marching with:
Address:
City/state/zip:
Expected cost per year:
Past Education History
High school attended:
Years (From-To):
College attended or attending:
Years (From-To):
Marching and Performance Activities (excluding winter color guard; continue on back of
form if necessary):
TYPE OF ACTIVITY SEASON HOURS/WEEK
NORTH STAR COLOR GUARD CIRCUIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION—Pg 3 of 4
JIM ZIKA/ROSETTES PERFORMANCE/MARCHING SCHOLARSHIP
WORK HISTORY
Name and address of current employer:
Dates of employment:
Position(s) held:
Hours/week:
Past employment history (continue on back of form, if necessary)
WHERE POSITION HELD DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
List any other hobbies, volunteer activities, etc., in which you participate (continue on
back of form, if necessary)
NORTH STAR COLOR GUARD CIRCUIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION—Pg 4 of 4
JIM ZIKA/ROSETTES PERFORMANCE/MARCHING SCHOLARSHIP
Essay Questions
Please respond to each of the three questions:
1. Please describe how participating in your winter color guard or summer marching
activity
has impacted your life?
2. Explain why you feel it is important to participate in a drum corps or visual
performance
activity. What do you expect to gain from that experience?
3. Explain how you are or plan to contribute back to the North Star Circuit in the future?
Please do not use the name of your city, school, corps or guard. If you wish to give
examples in your responses, please use fictitious names.
Express your answers in 250 words or less for each question. Attach a separate sheet
of paper.
All of the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that scholarship funds that may be awarded to me will be paid
upon receipt of the name, address, and phone number of the director of the
performance or marching unit, with signature of director and verification of unit
membership.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
Date: